Friday, August 12, 2011

Happy Friday! Today I would like to show you how I refashioned the adorable flower printed skirt I wore in my last post. It wasn't influenced by a trend, but I still think it's super cute!

Printed Skirt, Goodwill, $6

I started off with this thrifted oversize skirt...

...that I was drawn to because of the pretty flower print.

I used one of my favorite Forever21 skirts as a template for my new skirt.

This skirt has four equivalent panels.

I measured each side of the panel...

...& transferred the measurement onto some large newsprint. Newspaper works just as well.

Then I cut my thrifted skirt down one seam...

...to get this.

I cut off the elastic band...

& then I had a large flat piece of fabric to work with.

Using the pattern, I cut 4 panels from the fabric & made sure to leave a 5/8 inch seam allowance.

Here are the four panels.

I don't have pictures for the rest of the procedure, so I'll just describe what I did:

I sewed the panels together except for one side seam where a zipper would be inserted. I added some interfacing to the top 2 inches of the skirt and enclosed it in fabric so there would be a stable, defined waistband. The Forever21 skirt has some pleating at the waist, so I added some similar pleats. Lastly, I inserted an invisible zipper at the side seam and finished off the hem. I know this is an extensive refashion. I suppose the reason I get a lil carried away is because I want to transform garments so that ppl will never guess it was thrifted. Have a great weekend everyone! -C.C.

I'm obsessed with bustier tops right now! Not only because they are really cute and tend to come in fun prints, but also because they are perfect for summer weather. It's just been so hot in Florida lately that the only way to get real relief from the heat is to wear clothing that closely resembles undergarments. To get the look I refashioned a bustier tank top that's been sitting in my closet with tags still on it for months. It wasn't thrifted, but I only paid $6 for it. Score! It's made of a faux denim knit fabric.

Bustier Tank Top, Ross, $6

Before

First I cut it down to the length I wanted.

Then I zig-zag stitched the raw edge

I folded the edge under, pinned it in place, and top-stitched

Here's the result after top-stitching

I purchased this eyelet lace trim ($1) & sewed it along the underside

After

Voila! An adorable bustier to help beat the heat & look good while doing it. I will be wearing this top in an upcoming outfit post with refashioned bottoms, so stay tuned. -C.C.

About Me

Hi! I'm Christina. To keep up with current trends without breaking the bank I'm on a mission to convert thrift store finds into stylish up to date pieces. Join me on my journey to make a refashion statement.